Originally posted by 1stGenCRXer
Caster is similar to camber, but refers to the axis of rotation [and it's variation in degrees fore to aft] that the hub carrier is held when the car's wheels are turned. Caster can have a dramatic effect on the weight transfer of a car's chassis when entering a turn, but since this is largely un-adjustable even with camber plates on most FWD cars, it will not be discussed.
On mine it's adjustable
, so if you don't mind I would like to discuss it. I know that more positive caster helps high speed stability and allows the steering wheel to return faster, but I was unaware of the weight transfer issue. If you don't mind, could you please explain the effects that caster has on weight transfer?
TIA,
Andrew
'98 DX Sedan
Sus. Tech. springs
Extemely Conservative Mode-
Frnt:
-0.1*(L), +0.2*(R) Camber (3/10 Split to compensate for road crown here in Idaho)
+1.8* Caster
+0.05* Toe
Rear:
+0.9* Camber
+0.12* Toe